Hamlet and Ghost

   The meeting between Hamlet and the ghost of his father exemplifies Hamlet's faithfulness to his father as well as his contemplation of suicide. When the ghost beckons for Hamlet to follow him, the other men warn him not to follow but Hamlet refuses: "Why, what should be the fear? I do not see my life at a pin's fee...what can it do for that... I'll follow it."(I.iv). Not only is he eager to be reunited with his father, but he seems to show a lack of concern for his well being in the possibility of danger. Hamlet is unafraid of death because he sees little worth in his life and even if he should die, he would be in the company of his father and away from his family form whom he has felt isolated. Since there is little resistance in his response, it is possible that these are thoughts Hamlet has had for a long time.